Valve Clearance

CAUTION: Never rotate crankshaft counterclockwise; damage to timing belt can occur.

Ensure head bolts are properly tightened before adjusting valves. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to position cylinder No. 1 on TDC of compression stroke.
Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 1 and 2, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 1 and 3. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 360 degrees to position cylinder No. 4 on TDC of compression stroke.
Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 3 and 4, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 2 and 4.

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

In. (mm)

Excel & Scoupe ⁽¹⁾

Intake

.006 (.15)

Exhaust

.010 (.25)

⁽¹⁾	Adjust valves with engine at normal operating temperature.